Everything's A Mold
In this workshop, students will focus on the many aspects of mold making in both plaster and polymers for use in kiln working and fabrication. We will cover techniques for problem solving in the mold room that will be useful for a variety glass studio applications, including kiln-forming, casting, mold blowing and wax production. Students are encouraged to bring their own projects for problem solving and experimentation. This class will also go over practical information about running a fabrication studio; from bidding jobs to setting professional boundaries.
Born in 1980 and raised in New York City, Adam Cohen received his BFA from Alfred University in 2003 and MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015. Since 2019, Adam has been the owner and operator of Second Best Studio Inc., a premier fabrication shop located in Los Angeles specializing in creating custom glass objects for artists and designers. His work is held in multiple private collections and his clients exhibit internationally.
Joshua Hargrave is a North Texas-based artist whose practice explores the language of architecture through glass. Originally trained as a general contractor, he builds his work through 3D modeling, digital fabrication and experimental casting processes. He first encountered glass at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2008, where he continues post-baccalaureate studies, and has maintained deep ties to Pilchuck Glass School as a student, workshop assistant, and staff member. His sculpture Amaranth Styroform received the Juror's Choice Award at the 2025 Pilchuck Glass School Auction and his recent solo exhibition, "Amorphous Structure," was presented at Giant Runt Gallery in Fort Worth.
